ACPPS - Post-doc Arabic Philosophy

Entreprise:

Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P), an internationally-oriented institution of higher education, is committed to an educational system based on high standards of teaching and research in areas of priority to the economic development of Morocco and Africa. Our young university is building a renowned international academic network, supported by a teaching and research staff with extensive professional experience. Thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure, UM6P offers a very pleasant environment in which to work, study and live.

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Context 

The philosophy and history of the classical (7th-14th) and modern (15th-19th) Arabic sciences are an integral part of humanity's common heritage. Much of this heritage has yet to be published, nor its impact on the history of science put into perspective. Current research in classical and modern Arabic philosophy and the history of science should shed light on and put into perspective the unedited manuscripts, while commenting on, comparing and contrasting those that have already been published.

Supervision

The post-doctoral researcher will be co-supervised by Professor Ali Benmakhlouf and Assistant Professor Abdelouahab Rgoud, both specialists in the philosophy and history of classical and modern Arabic sciences.

Job description 

The ACPPS-UM6P Research Center has an opening for a one-year renewable Post-doctoral position (October 2025-October 2026) in the research field of philosophy and history of classical and modern Arabic sciences. The research project proposed by the candidate could be in one of the following fields (without necessarily being limited to it): 

- Philosophy and/or history of classical or modern Arabic physics

- Philosophy and/or history of classical or modern Arabic mathematics

- Philosophy and/or history of classical or modern Arabic logic.

- Philosophy and/or history of classical or modern Arabic biology/zoology.

- Philosophy and/or history of classical or modern Arabic medicine.

Selection

Applicants send a full CV, a motivation letter (1 page), a sample of academic writing (term paper, or chapter of thesis max 30 pages), a research statement (1 to 2 pages), two letters of recommendation, and full transcripts for academic transcripts for their previous studies. The preselected candidates will be contacted and interviewed. 

Salaries and working conditions. The Post-doc program is fully funded. Students can expect to receive roughly 20k dirhams per month (equivalent to 2k euros). The program involves helping the school as a teaching assistant which is a valuable source of experience for building an academic CV. Advanced students may also receive additional support for further teaching and/or consulting work, with opportunities provided through the ACPPS Center. 

The work will be carried out within a dynamic group of over ten researchers working on the theme of Arabic classical philosophy and philosophy of sciences. The campus is new, near Marrakech in the city of Ben Guerir, and offers public facilities and accommodation for doctoral students.

Profiles 

Candidates must have a PhD degree. Further helpful factors on candidate CV’s would be a demonstrated ability carry out research, publish articles in international journals, and real world professional experience working on collective intelligence related themes.

Adresse:

Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir 43150